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I have a 5y old that woke up scream that the back of his ear hurt. i looked at it and he has a small ball?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

5yr old: He more tan likely has an infection of some sort - please take him to the pediatrician.

Answered 10/3/2016

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